12 Things Your Mouth Can Reveal About Your Health

Many people don’t realize that their lifestyle habits show signs in their mouth that Dr. Reitano can pick up with a simple checkup. Many of these are routine checkups for more serious health conditions, a far cry from the idea of dentists just being there for your teeth. Here are 12 things your mouth can reveal about your health and dental hygiene:

You’re pregnant – Presence of gingivitis can be a sign of pregnancy

You don’t floss – Regularly flossed gums don’t bleed

You drink way too many sodas and energy drinks – sugar and acid erodes tooth enamel

You suffer from acid reflux – cavities on the inside edges of your front teeth caused by stomach acid

You might have recently become diabetic – changes in saliva and gum health can be caused by low blood sugar levels

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